Canon Rebel t7 issues

[slimthemachine]

so I have an eos Rebel T7 and it's plugged up with a hardwired battery pack to the wall cause I'm using it for streaming purposes in OBS. I'm connected it with the HDMI mini to HDMI and then the HDMI to a cam link that is connected to USB 3.0 port. In OBS and even the camera app on windows 10, the screen is a constant glitchy look like what my photo shows and doesn't clear. Any advice?? Switched cam links out and same issue, could the hdmi be an issue ? It's a cheap one from Amazon. Tested the set up on multiple computers so it's an issue within the camera or HDMI at this point

[Stephen]

Hello everyone!

The Rebel T7 is specifically designed to be a no-frills, entry-level camera. It doesn't have a lot of higher-end features because its target audience usually doesn't need or want them. (Such as clean HDMI out, being able to use advanced lighting, etc.)

That being said, the issue with the HDMI out is likely a faulty cable - try a different one first - you should get a clear image regardless. You might also try connecting it to a monitor/TV to see if you get a clean image as well, then change the cable - if a new cable gives you the same results, it's time to have the camera looked at.

[DigitalByDesign]

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@Stephen wrote:

Hello everyone!

The Rebel T7 is specifically designed to be a no-frills, entry-level camera. It doesn't have a lot of higher-end features because its target audience usually doesn't need or want them. (Such as clean HDMI out, being able to use advanced lighting, etc.)

If "advanced lighting" means lacking the capability to use a flash that 99+% of other cameras can use, the T7 has a poor design. I have a Canon Speedlite that any of my cameras can use, but not the T7, because it lacks the center hotshoe pin contact. I shouldn't need to buy a $1,000 Canon camera just to use studio flash equipment. My 30-year-old Canon Rebel II film camera, just as basic as the T7, can use studio lighting setups *and* almost any Speedlite unit. Hotshoe contact pins aren't "advanced lighting" tech. What is funny is that the T7 has the option for second shutter flash sync, but it lacks a center hotshoe pin contact. As for the HDMI issue, if the T7 can't handle vlogging/webcam use, why is the competition able to do so? Granted, the R series cameras overheat when recording video, so I guess Canon can't get even design their flagship models correctly. It's not a good look for Canon. But please, by all means, tell a long-time Canon customer, photographer, and tech geek they don't know what they're talking about. Perhaps if Canon spent more time listening to their customers, they might learn something about how their products are received by the public.

[kvbarkley]

Unless it is an *old* speedlight, it should work on the T7.

[jrhoffman75]

[Waddizzle]

"As for the HDMI issue, if the T7 can't handle vlogging/webcam use, why is the competition able to do so? Granted, the R series cameras overheat when recording video, so I guess Canon can't get even design their flagship models correctly. It's not a good look for Canon."

Cameras sold by the competition typicall sell for nearly twice the price of the T7.  It is a bare bones, entry level camera.

The T7 is fully capable of vlogging, which to me means internal recording of video while "on the go".  Webcam applications are completely different, and do not need, use, or require internal recording.  The T7 is fully capable of producing video output comparable to webcams built into most lalptops at the time of its' initial release.

However, live streaming in Full HD video is another task entirely.  I am not aware of any products sold by other manufacturers in the same class and price range of the T7 that is capable of producing HDMI video output suitable for Full HD live streaming.

BTW, Sony mirrorless cameras start at  around $700 for the A6000.  Just saying.  Don't compare apples to oranges.